KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4643 WAIMEA CANYON DRIVE, Waimea, HI 96796
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Compares
KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is a 20-bed government-owned nursing facility in Waimea, Hawaii. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Hawaii average of 3.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Hawaii average of 2.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 20 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 100% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waimea, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Hawaii average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.8% — worse than the Hawaii average of 11.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Hawaii average of 2.0% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Hawaii average of 3.6% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Hawaii averages across 42 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL with other nursing homes in Waimea.
How is KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.8% here versus 11.3% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.0% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 100% occupancy across 20 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL lag behind other Waimea options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Waimea
Waimea sits in Kauai County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Hawaii as a whole (18.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 14,425 (20.0%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $82,818
- Median home value
- $606,900
Demographics for Kauai County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waimea.
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